Walter Reed hospital workers receive furlough notices
Military civilian medical workers quit after furloughs
I bet if they look into this scandal further, they might find that Hungover Hagel found a way to funnel the money to a 3rd party country.
Posted on 11/06/2014 2:43:56 AM PST by maggief
Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that sources have told him that the U.S. military unsuccessfully tried to pay a ransom for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, despite repeated denials.
In a Nov. 5 letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Hunter wrote "it has been brought to my attention that a payment was made to an Afghan intermediary who 'disappeared' with the money and failed to facilitate Bergdahl's release in return."
Hunter said "according to sources" the payment was made between January and February 2014 through Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), a special operations command whose activities are mostly classified.
Hunter said he recognized the "reluctance to describe the payment as a ransom," and that the allegations of an unsuccessful payment is supported by JSOC's pursuit of at least two lines of effort to get Bergdahl back -- through a military rescue operation, and payment to his suspected captors and terrorist group Haqqani Network.
Hunter did not identify his sources.
In his letter, Hunter asked Hagel to "immediately inquire with JSOC to determine the specific order of events" and to "confirm whether a payment of any kind was considered and/or paid."
He also asked Hagel to confirm whether the same consideration, for others in captivity, is still being given by JSOC.
If the allegations are true, it could contradict a longstanding U.S. policy not to pay ransom for hostages.
It could also contradict the advice U.S. officials game to the family of slain journalist James Foley to not pay ransom to Islamic State in Iraq and Syria militants, who later beheaded him.
The Pentagon reiterated its denial Wednesday that any cash was paid to secure Bergdahl's release, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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The House Armed Services Committee is also investigating the administration's decision to conduct the swap. The inquiry is due to conclude by early December, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Senate Republicans, including Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who is slated to become the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has also called for an investigation into the matter.
Well nobody could have seen that coming! /S
I wonder which of Obama's assclowns signed off on this op.
Walter Reed hospital workers receive furlough notices
Military civilian medical workers quit after furloughs
I bet if they look into this scandal further, they might find that Hungover Hagel found a way to funnel the money to a 3rd party country.
In a Nov. 5 letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Hunter wrote “it has been brought to my attention that a payment was made to an Afghan intermediary who ‘disappeared’ with the money and failed to facilitate Bergdahl’s release in return.”
Hunter said “according to sources” the payment was made between January and February 2014 through Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), a special operations command whose activities are mostly classified.
No one makes the connection that a month after the five terrorists are exchanged, ISIS has its greatest military successes in Iraq.
Anyone believe that Qatar sealed these dangerous people off from ISIS?
Obola’s Presidency has been one long pro-Muslim expansionist string of events.
Using the resources of America.
We should never pay ransom. Terrorists should be killed, not rewarded.
U.S. should have demanded money to take him back.
Qatar’s only obligations were to see that they have excellent accommodations, computer access, cell phones, free brothel services, a Quaran and a really nice rug for the next two years. s/
His happy face tells me that he was NOT a victim.
If this is true, there is something special about Bergdahl that the left values.
No...it has something to do with the parents...but I can’t figure out what. We’ve had lotsa releases. The parents don’t wind up in the Rose Garden.
ouch
A ransom was paid. Five of the worst terrorists on the planet were released to kill some more.
Still think $$$$$ is an unmentioned aspect of Ben Gauzi too
“Millions for defense but not one penny for tribute” — Rep. Robert Goodloe Harper, Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, June 18, 1798
Dear Terrorists,
Do you need quick cash? Please kidnap Americans.
Sincerely,
The Democrats
There was way too much funny stuff going on with this freak turned muzzy, his muzzy parents and the muzzy administration not to believe money was paid. Odd how this supposed American soldier was allowed to keep his head but civilians weren’t.
...McCain (R-Ariz.), who is slated to become the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee....
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WHY?! I thought the GOP was taking control of the Senate? Why is Obama Best Bud, RINO McCain taking the chairmanship?
Obola’s Presidency has been one long pro-Muslim expansionist string of events.
Using the resources of America.
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Well said.
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